Alison

2016
1h 20m

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7.5/10

1.6K

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Christia Visser and Alison Botha in Alison (2016)

Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.

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Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tal... Read allRaped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 6 wins & 6 nominations total

Self
(as Dr. Tiaan Eilerd)

Zak Hendrikz

Perpetrator #1

Francois Maree

Young Tiaan Eilerd

Judge Chris Jansen

Self
(as Judge Johan Jansen)

David Comyn

Self
(as Dr. David Comyn)

Oakley de Bruijn

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Maria Klein

Self

Dennis Vidulin

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Marianne Thamm

Self

Karen Jones

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Melvin Humpel

Self
(as Melvin Humple)

Lorna Carmichael

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Levi de Bruijn

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Anthony Leak

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Matthew Carmichael

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Director
- Uga Carlini
Writer
- Uga Carlini
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8bestfootie

Incredible story, well told

Watched on Prime as a random watch. What a fascinating story. I went to school with a girl who had the same last name too and was also South African.

I couldn't believe what Alison went through and somehow, with the help of G-d, survived such a horrific ordeal with the fight of a warrior.

This film had both my partner and I gasping at times as we couldn't believe it, it was almost too eerily fantastical. The ending almost made me throw my TV through my glass paneling. I resisted the urge with the ultimate outcome.

8belindab-68173

As good as the book

I heard Alison live many years ago when she was in Empangeni doing a talk, what an incredible story, I purchased the book and was hooked, every time I need some inspiration I go back to the book and read it again.

This movie is just WOW, it is graphic about what happened it's based on fact. I can not imagine how she survived this attack but the movie allows you to hear Alison talk about what happened in her own words and and connect with all the people that assisted her.

Its a must watch!

10pr-36

So you don't believe in miracles?

Alison's story shows the viewer the worst and best of human nature - and in no uncertain terms. Graphic, disturbing and emotional, Alison's incredible story is required viewing, but viewer discretion is definitely advised.

10honeybloggs-69648

Inspiring , horrific and satisfying .

I could not watch those monsters commit the actual crime . It was too graphic for me . However , I did watch the rest of the story. I found what she said after she survived inspiring . I also am of the same opinion as Alison that we do not value ourselves . We measure our success by our careers and the amount of wealth we have , rather than the people we are .

It is a miracle that Alison survived, Call it an act of G-D . Alison is a strong , courageous woman. A woman to be admired. I hope those 'men ' never get parole .

10santiagocii

Super powers is the ONLY possible explanation here

Your senses will be tested to the limit while you watch this documentary. You will feel confused and ask yourself how is this possible about one thousand times. The only possible explanation is that this woman is indeed an exception to humanity and she has been blessed with super powers of strength and resilience. You are about witness a super woman in the flesh.

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Alison Botha: I will never drive in a car without locking the doors. I will never again watch a film without marveling at every camera angle and the lighting and knowing how many people are in the room watching the person voice her thoughts. I will never again stop myself from crying when I feel the need. I will never again see a butterfly without taking it as a sign just for me.